How many people can play?
Four to eight, you included. With fewer than eight, the game plays the missing guests. A ninth friend can watch along as a spectator.
Do we need to be in the same room?
It's designed for one room, where everyone can hear each other. A video call can work if everyone has their own phone for the game, but we built it for a table.
Does everyone need to download something or sign up?
No. Everyone opens the same link in their phone's browser and picks a nickname. Only the person who pays needs an email address.
How long does it take?
About an hour, plus an optional six-minute Bonus at the end.
Does anyone have to run it or know the answer?
No. The person who buys is the organizer: they tap Start and turn the pages of the story. They play like everyone else and never see the answer.
Is it scary?
Spooky, not gory. There are bells, whispers, a ghost story and a few jumps. No blood, no gore. Think of a good ghost story told by candlelight.
Who is it for?
Grown-ups and teens. The person who buys must be 18 or older. We recommend it for players 13 and up.
What if someone has to leave?
Their character is handed to the game, and the party carries on. If someone just loses signal, they pick up where they left off when they reopen the link.
Can we play it again?
Each purchase is one party. Once you know whodunit, the mystery's solved for you, so it's best played once per group. Want to run it for a different group? Buy another party.
Do I need to prepare anything?
Charge your phones, gather your friends, turn one phone's sound on. Dressing up is optional and highly recommended.
What happens if we get stuck?
You can't really get stuck. Each round has a clock. When it runs out, the story moves on and you lose some gold, but you can still solve the case.
What's the invitation?
Crack the Bonus envelope at the end, and everyone at the table can claim a free invitation to host our next Sugar Dagger mystery. Reward terms
Can I get a refund?
Yes: within 30 days of buying, as long as your game hasn't started. Your party never expires, so if your night falls through, you can also just play it later or give it to another group. If something on our side stops your game, we'll refund you in full. Refund policy
How do I pay?
PayPal. Where PayPal allows it, you can pay by card through PayPal without an account.
Which phones work?
Any recent iPhone or Android phone with Safari or Chrome. Laptops work too.
I lost my party link.
Use "Find my party" at the bottom of this page. We'll email the link to the address you paid with.
